Sony Bravia KDL-46Z5500 (46-inch LCD)

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Features

Built-in DLNA compatibility for network multimedia streaming.
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The KDL-46Z5500 is one of the very few selected LCD TVs endowed with an ultrafast 200Hz refresh rate. It's delivered via Sony's MotionFlow function, implemented based on the MEMC or Motion Estimation-Motion Compensation technology. This interpolates new intermittent picture frames to smoothen fast motion. To boost picture quality, the KDL-46Z5500 is powered by an upgraded Bravia 3 Engine video processor coupled with a future-proofed 1080p panel that outputs a high 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio.

A handy electronic program guide courtesy of its IDTV function.
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Interestingly, it's the onboard multimedia playback system which has been overhauled more than anything else. Besides catering to the common JPEG and MP3 files through its USB and Ethernet ports, the new model is also able to recognize more exotic varieties out-of-the-box, particularly in the video department. For starters, this DLNA-compatible display can remotely stream MPEG-2 and AVCHD clips from networked PCs. Shutterbugs should be pleased with its RAW photo support through USB, although the DivX format is notably omitted.

A/V and multimedia

Video	Full-HD resolution; 100,000:1 dynamic contrast; 200Hz frame interpolation
Audio	10W x 2; S-Force front surround
Multimedia	MP3, JPEG, MPEG-2, HDV, AVCHD via USB and Ethernet
TV tuner	Analog; digital (DVB-T)

There are four HDMI 1.3 inputs with two by the side of the bezel.
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As with most high-end Bravias, the KDL-46Z5500 has Integrated Digital TV (IDTV) capability for digital broadcasts. It provides free-to-air digital content up to HD resolution and Dolby Digital surround sound, plus an electronic program guide where applicable. There're plenty of 1080p-ready inputs to go around as well, comprising four HDMI 1.3 terminals with added 24p film mode, two sets of component-video sockets and an analog PC jack. Rounding up the connectivity suite is a digital optical audio output, legacy composite-A/V, and even S-video input.

Connectivity

HDMI input(s)	Four sockets; version 1.3; 24p-ready; Bravia Sync (HDMI-CEC)
Component-video input(s)	Two sockets; 1080p-ready
PC input	Analog; 1080p-ready
Audio output(s)	Analog stereo; digital optical